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The Hotline Turns 16
Today we celebrate our 16 year anniversary. We are thankful that we have been able to help victims of domestic violence for the past decade and a half. The Hotline was founded in 1996 as part of the Violence Against Women Act passed by Congress. The Hotline is the only national domestic violence hotline that has access to more than 4,500 shelters and domestic violence programs ... Read More »
The Dangers of Sharing Passwords
A New York Times article recently discussed the growing trend of teens sharing passwords with their significant others as a sign of intimacy. However, this tendency goes beyond teenage relationships, and more and more adults are finding themselves being tempted to give their passwords to their partners. Technology has created a whole new realm for our relationships to live in -- the digital world. We email ... Read More »
What Makes Teen Dating Abuse Unique
Teen dating abuse can be as serious and scary as violence within an adult relationship. The abuse faced by teens can manifest itself in a variety of forms including physical, verbal and digital. We wanted to shed a light on dating abuse as February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. There are a lot of similarities between teen dating abuse and domestic violence, but ... Read More »
Help Us Know What Resources Best Help Victims
Lynn Westbrook, Associate Professor at the School of Information, University of Texas at Austin is conducting a survey to learn which resources truly help victims in crisis. Please read the note from Lynn below, and participate by following the survey link. The survey takes 10 minutes and could be extremely helpful to victims of domestic violence. I am writing to ask for your help with my ... Read More »
OB-GYNs, Neurologists Encourage Routine Domestic Violence Screenings
An article released yesterday by the LA Times details the efforts of national OB-GYN and neurological associations to promote routine domestic violence screenings of patients. In response to the high rates of domestic violence around the nation, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) have both called on their members to perform routine examinations of their patients for ... Read More »
RHOBH Recap: Taylor’s Therapy & Why We Don’t Recommend It
Did you catch Monday’s episodes of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills? Quick recap for those who missed it, we watched the Housewives going along with their lives — Lisa planning her daughter’s wedding, Adrienne fussing over her shoe line debut, and Kyle and Brandi going for manicures. The scene we found ourselves drawn to most, however, was Taylor and Russell’s very real therapy session. It ... Read More »
The Hotline Gives Thanks
This has been a big year for The Hotline. We want to thank every caller who reached out and every friend or stranger who helped them overcome domestic violence, one step at a time. Our callers We are so thankful that you found the courage to pick up your phone and ask for help. The Hotline received a record number of calls this year, which means that ... Read More »